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Quantitative and qualitative aspects of barriers to bicycle use for adults from Curitiba, Brazil / Aspectos quantitativos e qualitativos sobre as barreiras para o uso de bicicleta em adultos de Curitiba, Brasil
Kienteka, Marilson; Camargo, Edina Maria de; Fermino, Rogério César; Reis, Rodrigo Siqueira.
  • Kienteka, Marilson; Federal University of Paraná. Graduate Program in Physical Education. Curitiba. BR
  • Camargo, Edina Maria de; Federal University of Paraná. Graduate Program in Physical Education. Curitiba. BR
  • Fermino, Rogério César; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Research Group on Physical Activity and Quality of Life. Curitiba. BR
  • Reis, Rodrigo Siqueira; Federal University of Paraná. Graduate Program in Physical Education. Curitiba. BR
Rev. bras. cineantropom. desempenho hum ; 20(1): 29-42, Jan.-Feb. 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-897891
ABSTRACT
Abstract The implementation of bicycling promotion programs should consider the barriers to this behavior. The aim of this study was to quantitative and qualitatively characterize barriers to leisure and commuting bicycle use for adults from Curitiba, Brazil. The first phase comprised a cross-sectional household survey involving 677 adults (53% women). Of these, 16.7% and 11.2% reported leisure and commuting bicycle use, respectively. Then, 24 bicycle users (50% women) were recruited and participated in focus group interviews. The content of answers was analyzed with a conceptual matrix. The most reported barriers to leisure bicycle use were "bad weather" (65.5%), "heavy traffic" (53.1%), "lack of bike lanes" (48.7%) and "lack of security "(44.2%). In commuting, the most reported were "bad weather" (69.7%), "heavy traffic", "lack of safety" and "fear of accidents" (51.3% each). The comparative analysis between barriers reported in the survey and those reported in the focus groups showed a combination of seven of the 11 barriers reported in questionnaires. Some of the barriers identified in the survey were not mentioned in the focus groups ("poor street quality", "pollution", "not having a bicycle", "lack of parking", "distance to destinations"). The main barriers to bicycle use are related to physical environment and safety aspects, regardless of approach adopted and purpose of use.
RESUMO
Resumo A implementação de programas de promoção para o uso de bicicleta deve considerar as barreiras para este comportamento. Objetivou-se caracterizar quantitativa e qualitativamente as barreiras para o uso de bicicleta no lazer e no transporte em adultos de Curitiba, Brasil. A primeira etapa compreendeu um inquérito domiciliar transversal em que participaram 677 adultos (53% mulheres). Destes, 16,7% e 11,2% reportaram utilizar a bicicleta no tempo de lazer e no transporte, respectivamente. Em seguida, 24 usuários de bicicleta (50% mulheres) foram recrutados e participaram de entrevistas em grupos focais. O conteúdo das respostas foi analisado com uma matriz conceitual. As barreiras mais reportadas para o uso de bicicleta no lazer foram o "clima ruim" (65,5%), "tráfego intenso" (53,1%), "falta de ciclovias" (48,7%) e "falta de segurança" (44,2%). No transporte, as mais relatadas foram o "clima ruim" (69,7%), "tráfego intenso", "falta de segurança" e "medo de acidentes" (51,3% cada). A análise comparativa entre as barreiras reportadas no inquérito e aquelas relatadas nos grupos focais mostraram combinação entre sete das 11 barreiras. Algumas barreiras identificadas no inquérito não foram mencionadas nos grupos focais ("má qualidade das ruas", "poluição", "não ter bicicleta", "falta de estacionamento", "distância até os destinos"). As principais barreiras para o uso de bicicleta estão relacionadas com aspectos do ambiente físico e segurança, independente da abordagem empregada e finalidade de uso.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Bicycling / Urban Area Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. cineantropom. desempenho hum Journal subject: Physical Education / Sports Medicine / MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO Year: 2018 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Paraná/BR / Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Bicycling / Urban Area Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. cineantropom. desempenho hum Journal subject: Physical Education / Sports Medicine / MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO Year: 2018 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Paraná/BR / Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná/BR